Teen connected to Fonner Park murder waives right to speedy trial

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island teen connected to a murder at Fonner Park has waived his right to a speedy trial.

Hall County District Court records show 17-year-old Austin Kelly requested his case be continued. He is charged felony robbery, two counts of accessory to a felony as well as conspiracy to commit robbery.

Kelly is charged in connection with the March 10 death of 62-year-old Todd Scherer. Scherer had been shot in the stomach and suffered a large cut to his head. Court documents indicate that Kelly and 20-year-old Logan Hunts Horse of South Dakota went to Walmart after the shooting. When they returned from Walmart, they discovered that Scherer was still alive. Hunts Horse then allegedly hit Scherer in the head with a baseball bat. Kelly is accused of taking Scherer’s wallet.

Hunts Horse is charged with murder, robbery and three weapons charges in connection with Scherer’s death.

Kelly’s next court appearance is Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. and his jury trial is set to begin on Dec. 4 at 9 a.m.

If Kelly is convicted on the robbery charge, he could get up to 50 years in prison.